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Scatters Club Streamers Awards 2025: How PR and Marketing Turned it Into an iGaming Phenomenon

Scatters Club Streamers Awards, the first online award dedicated exclusively to streamers, have just celebrated the creators who bring gaming, entertainment, and community-building to the next level. The 2025 edition marked its second year, and this time, it didn’t just grow — it exploded.
This year’s numbers set new records:
- 15 winners across key categories
- 2,000+ stream views
- 3,730 total award submissions
- 50 streamers shortlisted
- 61 team members behind the production
- 10x more media coverage than 2024
But what fueled this exponential growth? What made this year’s event resonate so powerfully with both streamers and audiences? Let’s break it down into more details.
1. A fairer, smarter award system: fixing what needed to be fixed
Awards should mean something. The biggest challenge in past years? Vote manipulation and inflated numbers. It’s easy to game the system when you have an army of bot accounts or when categories are too vague.
So, we reworked everything.
- New category structure: No more ambiguous labels — every award had a clear purpose, ensuring fairness in nominations.
- Stronger verification protocols: We built a system that tracked duplicate votes, reducing artificial engagement.
- Scoring that made sense: The final tally was 70% jury / 30% audience votes, making sure expert analysis carried weight but fans still had their say.
- Reduced social media engagement bias: We structured the voting so that fewer overall likes didn’t mean weaker engagement — it meant a more meaningful, competitive race.
The result? The winners list wasn’t just about fanbases — it was about real talent, consistency, and impact. And the best part? It actually helped newcomers shine.
2. ‘Award FOR Everyone’—more than a slogan, a strategy
This year’s philosophy was simple: inclusivity fuels engagement. Instead of just focusing on who wins, we focused on who participates.
- A dream job with real stakes: For the first time ever, we introduced the Professional Stream Watcher position — a gig that literally paid Mauro Ciara to watch streams. It was proof that passion for streaming could translate into real work opportunities.
- Seven streaming dreams realized: We ran a contest “Dreams Come True” and received a good number of essays. The seven best essays didn’t just get a mention — they got actual support to kickstart their aspirations.
- Viewer engagement beyond voting: More interactive moments, more “your voice matters” activations, and an open-door approach to getting fans involved.
And it worked. Instead of being passive spectators, the audience felt invested in the event.
3. PR & Marketing that never let the hype die
Keeping an event relevant for half a year is no small task. The challenge? How do you stay on top of the conversation without exhausting your audience?
- Fresh narratives every two weeks: Instead of repeating the same award promo, we constantly shifted the storytelling — new angles, different highlights, and teaser campaigns leading up to key moments.
- Evolving visuals: The core branding stayed strong, but we switched banner colors, key art, and creative approaches every cycle. The audience saw familiarity without fatigue.
- A media strategy that built momentum: Instead of dropping everything at once, we rolled out interviews, behind-the-scenes content, and exclusive partnerships across a six-month campaign.
- Real impact stories instead of generic ads: A big part of our content push was about showcasing what the awards meant rather than just reminding people to vote. This approach led to over 100+ organic applications from people wanting to participate beyond just nominations.
The live show: high-stakes production, real-time adaptation
Months of preparation led up to one high-energy, multi-location live event. Here’s how we made it work:
- Two simultaneous filming locations: One dedicated to winner interviews, the other for live fan interaction.
- Live engagement with stakes: Instead of just announcing winners, we added layers of interactive unpredictability.
- Wheel of Fortune & Bingo Draws: This year, we introduced live segments where audience members and nominees could win unexpected rewards.
- A legendary lucky streak: A contestant won four times in a row during one of the giveaways, creating one of the most talked-about moments of the night.
- An expert production team of 61: From camera operators to live coordinators, every moving piece was fine-tuned to deliver a seamless experience.
The result? An industry-defining event
- Wider reach than ever before – The event wasn’t just talked about in gaming circles; mainstream media took notice.
- Greater audience retention – Instead of passive viewership, engagement remained active and invested.
- More than an award show — an experience – Scatters Club Streamers Awards 2025 didn’t just recognize talent. It elevated the streaming community as a whole.
What comes next?
Scatters Club Streamers Awards 2025 raised the bar. The question is — how do we push it even higher?
Next year, expect even more refined categories, deeper audience engagement, and new opportunities for both streamers and fans to take part.
A huge thank you to the streamers, the fans, the partners, and the production team who made this possible. This is just the beginning. See you in 2026.
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Soft2Bet Wins Three Major Awards at The European – Global Banking & Finance / Sustainability & ESG Awards 2025
Soft2Bet has been recognised for its technological and industrial leadership, winning three prestigious awards at The European – Global Banking & Finance / Sustainability & ESG Awards.
These recognitions reflect Soft2Bet’s drive for technological innovation, customer excellence, and its firm commitment to compliance, including AML, and sustainable practices across key European markets.
- Pioneering Visionary in the iGaming Industry 2025: Recognising Soft2Bet’s leadership in developing next-generation gaming solutions, driving industry growth, and strong commitment to compliance with international financial standards.
- Outstanding Customer Support in iGaming 2025: Highlighting its dedication to providing an unparalleled and localised player experience through advanced support systems and multilingual service teams
- Innovation Leader in Responsible Gaming and Sustainability 2025: Acknowledging its commitment to responsible gaming, regulatory compliance, and sustainable business practices, Soft2Bet has built a strong reputation as a compliant, innovative, and customer-focused iGaming provider
Soft2Bet and its leadership team have already established themselves as an award-winning visionary in a highly competitive industry, which operates under 19 licenses across 12 jurisdictions, demonstrating its strong commitment to regulatory compliance and responsible gaming and offering state-of-the-art gaming solutions powered by its data-driven proprietary technology.
With a robust AML framework, advanced transaction monitoring systems, and real-time risk assessment tools, Soft2Bet ensures that all financial processes are secure, compliant, and transparent. This proactive approach protects the company’s ecosystem and safeguards its financial partners.
The company is the leader in highly competitive markets such as Denmark, Sweden, Greece, Romania, Spain, Ontario (Canada) and others, redefining iGaming through technology and a fresh market approach, developing AI-driven personalisation to offer a distinctive level of player engagement, setting enhanced security measures, and cutting-edge responsible gaming tools, and setting new standards in the sector and beyond.
Max Portelli, Soft2bet’s Chief Financial Officer, stated, “We are honoured to receive this recognition from across industries, which reflects our relentless DNA of innovation, our customer-first approach, and our commitment to responsible gaming. This inspires us to continue delivering data-driven, customised solutions for players and partners.”
A partner’s reputation can make all the difference, affecting everything from how fast transactions move to how confidently businesses can scale. These awards strengthen Soft2Bet’s position as a forward-thinking and reliable name in the industry and further reinforce its reputation as a visionary and trusted industry leader.
Soft2Bet’s continuous focus on sustainability, compliance, and innovation reinforces its position as an industry leader. The company integrates sustainable development principles into its operations, ensuring long-term value for its partners and players. Further still, Soft2Bet is planning on expanding its presence in different markets, such as North America (New Jersey).
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Judging the shortlisted: Casino Guru Awards 2025 evaluation phase begins

The Casino Guru Awards 2025 have reached an exciting milestone: evaluation time. On April 22 and 23, our esteemed panel of judges will begin conducting online evaluation calls with all shortlisted candidates across various award categories. These 30-minute sessions offer a unique opportunity for nominees to present their work, explain the vision behind their nominations, and engage in open dialogue with our expert judges.
Interactive, insightful, impactful
The evaluation calls, now a signature part of the Casino Guru Awards process, go far beyond reviewing nomination forms. They bring the human element to the forefront, giving judges the chance to hear directly from the people behind the innovations, initiatives, and platforms.
This year’s process again brings together two panels of judges, featuring both internal Casino Guru experts and external professionals from across the iGaming space. While the written nominations set the stage, it’s these calls that allow judges to ask questions, explore specific areas in more detail, and truly assess how well each nominee embodies the values of the Casino Guru Awards: fairness, transparency, innovation, and social responsibility.
“This part of the process is where the nominations come alive,” says Daniela Sliva, PR & Creative Project Director at Casino Guru and the visionary behind the Awards. “We’re looking for more than good intentions—we want to see passion, preparation, and a deep understanding of what makes an impact in this industry. These conversations are often eye-opening for both sides, and sometimes a call can change the whole perception of a nomination.”
A fair and rigorous selection
All shortlisted candidates will be evaluated through these live sessions, which are a vital piece of the final voting process. After the calls, judges are given time to reflect and reassess, using both written materials and insights gained from the interviews before anonymously casting their votes.
As in previous years, each judge receives three points to distribute among the candidates in each category. The winner is then determined through a transparent point-counting process.
It’s worth noting that even nominees who are unable to attend the calls are still eligible to win—though participating gives them a powerful chance to make their case directly and stand out. The process is intentionally designed to reward engagement, readiness, and integrity.
Looking toward Malta
The anticipation is building toward the Casino Guru Awards 2025 Gala Ceremony, taking place for the first time as a live, invite-only event at the prestigious Hilton Hotel in St. Julian’s, Malta, on June 6, 2025. Here, winners across all categories will be revealed in what promises to be a grand celebration of responsibility and achievement in iGaming.
In addition to the judge-assessed categories, the Players’ Choice and Voice of the People are already open for public voting—further reinforcing the Awards’ mission to reflect both industry expertise and real-world impact.
As the evaluation calls commence, we at Casino Guru celebrate every shortlisted nominee who has made it this far. Your innovation, effort, and commitment to a better gambling environment have already earned you a place among the industry’s elite.
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Wicked Games joins as sponsor for the 2025 Casino Guru Awards

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